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Autograph letter signed to Moritz Lichnowsky

Autograph letter signed to Count Moritz Lichnowsky (Baden, 21 September 1814) concerning the dedication of op. 90. Includes a three bar musical setting of part of the text of the letter (WoO 205b), 4 p. of a bifolium, quarto (220 x 190 mm), black ink, framed and glazed.
Item Information
Material Type
Letter from Beethoven
Record Number
Lf44
Works
WoO 205b
Catalog Concordance
BG 740; Anderson L. 498
Auction Information
Auction House
Christie's (London)
Lot Number
440
Bibliographical Reference
BJ auction index 1985-1995 BJ 10/2
Date of Sale
6/29/1995
Sender
Ludwig van Beethoven
Recipients
Count Moritz Lichnowsky
Sold to
Private collector outside U.S.
Pricing Information
Treasures Tracking
Manuscript
Estimate Price
30,000-40,000 GBP
Sale Price
33000 GBP
Sale Price in U.S Currency
$57000.00